In splendid attire and furious pace, Xiao Chong, along with a few household slaves, rode on the official road, evidently choosing the more arduous route for swiftness.
The Kunlun slave, Ali, crouched beside the pavilion and stood up to gaze into the distance as soon as the sound of horses' hooves appeared. Upon discovering the visitor was Xiao Chong, he told Lin Wanwan in the newly learned clumsy Mao County dialect, "Xiao is coming."
Then he himself spread his arms and ran towards the official road.
Xiao Chong quickly noticed the Kunlun slave, usually found beside little Qingyu, and pulled the reins to slow his speed.
At this time, Sun Chuyao also ran over, bowing deeply to greet and loudly said: "Xiao Mingfu, my lady has feelings."
Xiao Chong sat on horseback, looking down at the two blocking the way, glanced again at the pavilion covered with curtains, pondered for a moment, dismounted, and walked towards the pavilion.
